Joel A. Tickner

Ardsley Advisory Partners LP (dba Ardsley Partners) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Philip J. Hempleman in 1987. Ardsley Partners offers investment advisory services to private investment funds and separately managed account clients.

Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (dba GMO) is a privately-held, SEC-registered global investment management firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. GMO was founded was founded in 1977 and provides investment advice to a wide variety of clients.

State Street Bank & Trust Co. (SSBT) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1792 and is owned by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSBT serves as the administrator, fund accountant and transfer agent for the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund, an exchange-traded fund.

Nanocomp Technologies, Inc. produces sheets, tapes, wires and yarns. Its products show multi-fold performance over metals, carbon- and polymer composites in aerospace and defense, aviation, automotive, energy and consumer market applications. The firm also provides nanotubes which are tubular cylinders of carbon atoms that have mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical and chemical properties. The company was founded by Robert C. Dean, Joseph J. Brown, David Lashmore and Peter L. Antoinette in 2004 and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH.

Agrivida, Inc. engages in the provision of research and manufacture of enzymes. It focuses on enzymes that improve poultry and swine nutrition. The company was founded by R. Michael Raab and Jeremy Schley Johnson in 2002 and is headquartered in Medford, MA.

Solais Lighting is a market-driven manufacturing company, passionate about improving environments through innovative LED lighting solutions. As an industry leader in LED lamp technology, Solais uses its innovation capability to continually develop products to meet market demands. Solais has a highly regarded and dedicated executive team, consisting of leading professionals from all facets of the lighting industry, including: solid-state lighting research, product development, manufacturing, distribution and procurement. it also has strong financial support, with the venture capital it need to grow its business. With an industry-leading, global manufacturing partner, it has the technological know-how, resources and capacity to successfully meet growing demands, yet maintain the responsiveness of a focused, innovative company.

Itaconix Corp. operates as a bio-based specialty chemicals company that develops and produces polymers from itaconic acid. Its products include Itaconix DSP, CHT, Velasoft, XDP, TSI, Zinador, Biobind, and Biolift. The company was founded by John R. Shaw and Yvon Durant in 2008 and is headquartered in Stratham, NH.

Part of LightPath Technologies, Inc., GelTech, Inc. manufactures precision molded aspherical optics used in the active telecom components market. The company is based in Orlando, FL. GelTech was acquired by LightPath Technologies, Inc. on September 22, 2000 for $36.10 million.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. produces crude petroleum and natural gas. It also engages in exploration activities, refining, and products transportation as well as marketing. The company was founded on April 1, 1977 and is headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria.

USA Hockey, Inc. promotes sports. It promotes sport of hockey, including ice hockey and in-line hockey. The company develops guidelines for coaches, players, parents of youth hockey participants, and young hockey players. USA Hockey was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO.

Diageo Beer Company USA , Inc. is based in Norwalk, CT. Part of Diageo Plc, Diageo Beer Company USA, Inc. is a company that is driven to be the world's best brand builder, leading the way in premium drinks.

Elm Street Advisors LLC (Elm Street Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Robert A. Bettigole. The firm is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut.

LaunchCapital LLC (LaunchCapital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Elon S. Boms. The firm is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, Other offices in New York City, San Francisco and Palo Alto.

FE Clean Energy Group, Inc. (FE Clean Energy Group) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of FE Global Clean Energy Corp. founded in 2000 by George Sorenson, Francisco Hoyos and Lawrence McGrath. The firm is headquartered in Darien, Connecticut.

Thetis Pharmaceuticals LLC is a biopharmaceutical company. It improves the lives of patients suffering from gastrointestinal diseases. The company’s proprietary HEALER™ technology platform enables the pharmaceutical development of bioactive lipids, including resolving and other fatty acids, that actively regulate inflammation resolution and tissue repair. Its technologies are pro-resolving lipids and intellectual property. The company was founded by Frank C. Sciavolino, Banavara L. Mylari and Gary Mathias in 2011 and is headquartered in Southport, CT.

Hyperion Catalysis International is a private company that specializes in the development and commercialization of carbon nanotubes. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. Hyperion Catalysis supplies Fibril nanotubes pre-mixed in a range of plastics for use in automotive and electronics applications. Founded in 1982, the company's flagship technology is a conductive, vapor grown, multi-walled carbon nanotube called Fibril™.

Risky Business SRL is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Romania. The firm was founded in 2016.

Eco-Chic LLC retails beauty products through online. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Novi Connect, Inc. engages in development of a database platform intended to facilitate transparency in the personal care industry. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Larkspur CA.

Merryfield PBC is a privately-held public benefit corporation that provides customer activation and insights solutions for brands and retailers. The American company offers a consumer app that allows users to earn rewards by submitting receipts, paper or digital, and purchasing participating better-for-you brands. The app is available for free on the App Store and Google Play Store. Merryfield supports brands and retailers through their new learn & earn in-store program, which impacts consumers' point-of-purchase decisions in-store. The program is powered through a partnership with Cornerstone for Naturals smart shelf tags. Some of the participating better-for-you brands include Stonyfield Organic, Applegate, Health-Ade, Primal Kitchen, Vital Farms, Bob's Red Mill, and more.

Verity Packaging, Inc. provides sustainable and elegant packaging solutions for beauty, health, and personal hygiene products. The company is based in San Marcos, CA. The company's products are made of stainless-steel vessels and aluminum inserts, which are reusable and recyclable, making them environmentally friendly. The company's innovative and mindful engineering approach reduces carbon footprint, resulting in zero waste cosmetic and beauty product casings. The company's packaging is non-toxic, versatile, and chic. The CEO of the company is Kerrie Leslie.